Howard Stevenson - Teachers Make a Difference - Harriett Jeglum

The speaker reflects on influential educators in their life, highlighting Miss Yancey, David Bradstreet, John Fantasia, and Harriet Jaglom. Jaglom, a high school drama teacher, made a significant impact by choosing 'Raisin in the Sun' for the school play, promoting diversity and social change. Despite challenges, her decision empowered black students and demonstrated the profound influence a teacher can have.

Which subject did Miss Yancey teach that inspired the narrator's love for math?

• Geometry

• Calculus

• Algebra

• Statistics

What was David Bradstreet's area of expertise that fascinated the narrator?

• Chemistry

• Astronomy

• Physics

• Biology

What was Harriet Jaglom's profession, and what was she focused on?

• Math teacher focused on academic excellence

• Drama teacher focused on social change

• History teacher focused on cultural heritage

• Science teacher focused on environmental issues

Which play did Harriet Jaglom choose for the senior play to promote inclusivity?

• Oklahoma

• Hello Dolly

• Raisin in the Sun

• The Sound of Music

How did Harriet Jaglom's decision impact the students of color at the school?

• It provided them a rare opportunity to be central in a school play.

• It discouraged them from participating in plays.

• It led to the cancellation of the play.

• It caused them to transfer to another school.